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    F430 - rear main seal leak ?

    First sign of a rear main seal leak is oil on the under tray of the car - look into the engine bay with a torch and check presence of oil. The...
    Post by: PaulCr, Oct 28, 2021 in forum: Technical Q&A
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    F430 F1 - can engine be hand cranked ?

    Forgot to mention I disassembled the breather tubes, air boxes and inlet manifold - presence of oil but not excessive. Apart from oil in the folds...
    Post by: PaulCr, Jun 24, 2021 in forum: Technical Q&A
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    F430 F1 - can engine be hand cranked ?

    I drained the oil and collected 10.5 litres - refilled with 8 litres. Rotated engine with plugs out using external battery connected to starter....
    Post by: PaulCr, Jun 24, 2021 in forum: Technical Q&A
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    F430 F1 - can engine be hand cranked ?

    Thanks again guys - there is some evidence that overfill or transport could be the cause. The car was serviced at Ferrari Manchester in January,...
    Post by: PaulCr, Jun 3, 2021 in forum: Technical Q&A
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    F430 F1 - can engine be hand cranked ?

    Found oil on spark plug of cylinder 2, and oil is visible in the cylinder. Crankshaft now rotates with spanner on crankshaft. The max level of the...
    Post by: PaulCr, Jun 2, 2021 in forum: Technical Q&A
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    F430 F1 - can engine be hand cranked ?

    Wade, your suggestion about a flooded cylinder. Is it possible that the car runs fine then at shut off the cylinder fills with coolant due to a...
    Post by: PaulCr, Jun 2, 2021 in forum: Technical Q&A
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    F430 F1 - can engine be hand cranked ?

    Thanks for the feedback guys. The car still has the origin exhaust manifolds, and I understand metal parts can be drawn into the cylinders when...
    Post by: PaulCr, Jun 2, 2021 in forum: Technical Q&A
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    F430 F1 - can engine be hand cranked ?

    I'm in the middle of a starting issue on my F430 F1 2008 24kkm. When starting about 3 weeks ago, i'm getting a mechanical noise from the starter,...
    Thread by: PaulCr, Jun 1, 2021, 15 replies, in forum: Technical Q&A
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    F430 - rear main seal leak ?

    Update: sent car to R&D Automotive in Manchester, UK - privately owned Ferrari repair specialists (ex-Ferrari mechanics - ask for Nick). They...
    Post by: PaulCr, Feb 23, 2021 in forum: Technical Q&A
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    F430 - rear main seal leak ?

    Thanks MerlinTech. I'm at ~ 50% clutch wear so would be good to get a bit more life out of it before doing the big job. I'll keep you updated if...
    Post by: PaulCr, Oct 12, 2020 in forum: Technical Q&A
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    F430 - rear main seal leak ?

    Yes, tis reaching for the stars but was a half serious question. I work with vacuum system - needs very good tightness with elastomer seals - but...
    Post by: PaulCr, Oct 11, 2020 in forum: Technical Q&A
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    F430 - rear main seal leak ?

    Thanks Merlin - yes, and the smile gets bigger as the engine starts to scream. Concerning the leaking oil seal, what's your view - simple ageing,...
    Post by: PaulCr, Oct 10, 2020 in forum: Technical Q&A
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    F430 - rear main seal leak ?

    Thanks guys, really solid explanation and advice. So until I get it repaired I should park on a hill to keep the oil in the gearbox - just joking....
    Post by: PaulCr, Oct 8, 2020 in forum: Technical Q&A
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    F430 - rear main seal leak ?

    F430 F1 2008 23kkm - noticed oil pool under car early this year and finally got around to investigating at the weekend. Removed bottom tray (a lot...
    Thread by: PaulCr, Oct 5, 2020, 33 replies, in forum: Technical Q&A
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